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Our departure yesterday had a slight delay. No reason given. We were in the pub at tht time, but I went back to the room to get something, and when I looked out, saw we were departing and went out on the balcony to watch, and our USCG escort had a guy up in the bow, in combat gear, manning a big gun.  I don't recall that being a normal occurrence. This guy had a helmet and looked like he was ready for action.

 Just sayin.

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Sea Dog "Live from...." Rare

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Just now, mo&fran said:

Our departure yesterday had a slight delay. No reason given. We were in the pub at tht time, but I went back to the room to get something, and when I looked out, saw we were departing and went out on the balcony to watch, and our USCG escort had a guy up in the bow, in combat gear, manning a big gun.  I don't recall that being a normal occurrence. This guy had a helmet and looked like he was ready for action.

 Just sayin.


That’s concerning. I wonder what that was all about?

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reallyitsmema

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3 minutes ago, mo&fran said:

Our departure yesterday had a slight delay. No reason given. We were in the pub at tht time, but I went back to the room to get something, and when I looked out, saw we were departing and went out on the balcony to watch, and our USCG escort had a guy up in the bow, in combat gear, manning a big gun.  I don't recall that being a normal occurrence. This guy had a helmet and looked like he was ready for action.

 Just sayin.

 

I have seen an escort like that many times, especially from Port Everglades.

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Ocean Boy

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33 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

Interesting change on this week's Wonder sailing.  Just saw this letter posted elsewhere.

 

May be an image of ticket stub and text

 

Edit:  Oops, didn't see it posted elsewhere here.  Disregard.

I can't help but wonder if this is the first step to this becoming the D+ and P lounge.

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mo&fran

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6 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

I have seen an escort like that many times, especially from Port Everglades.

You always see the escort, I do not  recall seeing the gun with a guy ready to use it, that is what I thought was different.

 With all of the news media coverage of increased security , just guessing. 

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reallyitsmema

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1 minute ago, mo&fran said:

You always see the escort, I do not  recall seeing the gun with a guy ready to use it, that is what I thought was different.

 With all of the news media coverage of increased security , just guessing. 

 

I have pictures that I was trying to find from when we sailed from Port Everglades the day of the airshow.  We had an escort and there were multiple other boats surrounding the Navy ships in port.  I am sure it is increased security but I also think, in that port at least, it depends on what other ships are in port.  I have pictures of the guy on the gun waving to everyone as we sailed away.

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1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

 

You are too funny, Arzeena!!  You will, of course, recognize them both!!😉

I will! I have been giving people "the could this be them" look and have been scolded once already. 😁

I have seen their pictures that John posted, so will recognize! 

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Luckynana

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31 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 


That’s what I thought as well but wanted to make sure. Hard to keep up with everyone.
 

It will be crazy and a lot of fun next week when me @Sea Dog, Jennifer @jmh2006, Deb @Momof3gurlz, Larry @Husky1987 join Francis @mo&fran on Adventure next Saturday.

Oh yes, it's going to be a good time for all!😉  I know these things!!!😁

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23 minutes ago, mo&fran said:

Our departure yesterday had a slight delay. No reason given. We were in the pub at tht time, but I went back to the room to get something, and when I looked out, saw we were departing and went out on the balcony to watch, and our USCG escort had a guy up in the bow, in combat gear, manning a big gun.  I don't recall that being a normal occurrence. This guy had a helmet and looked like he was ready for action.

 Just sayin.

 

After 911, all of the Staten Island Ferry boats were escorted by the Coast Guard, manning guns.  I would guess that due to the attacks on Israel, everyone is on alert.  I passed an Islamic Mosque last night, and there was a Police car stationed outside.

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Luckynana

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7 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

I will! I have been giving people "the could this be them" look and have been scolded once already. 😁

I have seen their pictures that John posted, so will recognize! 

Try going into the Martini Bar!  You're bound to see them in there!

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35 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

I can't help but wonder if this is the first step to this becoming the D+ and P lounge.

Probably because there is more and more Diamond Members and the lounges just can't handle the number of people now.

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2 hours ago, Arzeena said:

I know that place!!!! Had I known, we could have met up for coffeein the LBV outlets next to the hotel buildings you were staying in. We go there often. In fact I was probably there while you were.

I bought a polo shirt in the US Polo association shop at LBV outlet.

Previous years when Dressbarn and IZOD shops were there we went there regularly.

The Vineland AVE and International drive Premium outlets plus Burlington and several Ross Dress for less outlets were Pauline's favourites and she bought quite a lot of clothes and a pair of beige Ralph Lauren boots.

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